Field trip: Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue (aka Intermediate Glacier Travel) - Mixed Cohort
WMCR - Volunteer Day - Instruct at Basic Field Trip - Snoqualmie Summit West
Teach ice axe arrest, walking in balance, rope travel, snow anchors & basic crampon use
- Sat, May 6, 2023
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Adults
- Casual
- Elevation Gain: 800 ft
- 11 (11 capacity)
- 1 (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
tbd, full day event
Original Activity Link: https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/seattle-branch/committees/seattle-climbing-committee/course-templates/alpine-climbing-courses/basic-alpine-climbing-course/activities/seattle-basic-alpine-field-trip-6-snow-travel-and-snow-anchors-snoqualmie-summit-west-2023-05-06
You will demo:
- Travel on snow safely.
- Use your ice ax.
- Use your crampons.
- Descend by glissading,
- Hold a simulated crevasse fall, build and transition from holding the fallen climber, to building & connecting to a snow anchor (aka, escape the belay).
Snoqualmie Summit Ski Areas
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
ice axe, waterproof stuff, helmet, boots, glacier travel gear